"This amazing story is marvelously well told, in an exuberant, racing style that makes it impossible to lay the book aside once the first page is read." —San Francisco ChronicleIll Met By Moonlight is the gripping account of the audacious World War II abduction of a German general from the island of Crete. British special forces officers W. Stanley Moss and Patrick Leigh Fermor, together with a small band of Cretan partisans, kidnapped the general, then evaded num...

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING A SLIDE RULE The slide rule is a device for easily and quickly multiplying, dividing and extracting square root and cube root. It will also perform any combination of these processes. On this account, it is found extremely useful by students and teachers in schools and colleges, by engineers, architects, draftsmen, surveyors, chemists, and many others. Accountants and clerks find it very helpful when approximate calculations must be made rapidly. The operation of a s...

The Ultimate Math Library: 23 Must-Have Books assembles a capacious canon of mathematical writing in which proof, puzzle, philosophical speculation, scientific exposition, and imaginative fiction meet. Ranging from foundational reflections on method and probability to geometrical fantasy, recreational problems, and investigations of form in nature, the volume reveals mathematics as both a rigorous language and a literary-cultural practice. Its standout texts illuminate how abstraction can ...

W. Stanley's *Instruction for Using a Slide Rule* serves as a compelling guide to mastering one of the most vital tools of calculation prior to the digital age. This instructional manual meticulously delineates the principles of logarithmic scales, offering clear explanations that elucidate the complexities of the slide rule with precision and clarity. Stanley's style is both didactic and engaging, employing a methodical approach that is complemented by diagrams and practical examples, mak...

More Than a DietIs veganism just a trend, a niche diet, or is it something more? What began as a radical idea has become one of the most significant social movements of our time. Welcome to The Compassionate Future, your definitive guide to veganism, a journey that goes beyond the plate to explore a lifestyle with profound implications for our health, our planet, and all living beings.In this book, we will answer the most p...

Are you tired of rising costs and feeling stuck? Imagine a life of affordable living, delicious food, and a vibrant community in one of the world's most dynamic countries.This isn't a glossy travel blog. It's the realistic, no-nonsense guide to moving to Vietnam and thriving as a foreigner. Based on two years of living in Hanoi, this book cuts through the fluff and provides honest, actionable advice for anyone considering a new life abroad.Pain Poin...

Rediscover Life's Joys on Two WheelsAre you ready to redefine your retirement and embark on an exhilarating adventure? This comprehensive guide reveals the secret to a healthier, happier, and more adventurous lifestyle through the wonders of electric biking.Freedom on Two Wheels: The Ultimate E-Bike Guide for Retirees is your gateway to the thrilling world of e-biking. Each chapter is meticulously crafted to cover every aspect of e-biking, starting from the basics and leadi...

In preparing this little treatise, I have tried to put the truths of Political Economy into a form suitable for elementary instruction. While connected with Owens College, it was my duty, as Cobden Lecturer on Political Economy, to instruct a class of pupil-teachers, in order that they might afterwards introduce the teaching of this important subject into elementary schools. There can be no doubt that it is most desirable to disseminate knowledge of the truths of political economy through ...

Batting .400 for a Major League Baseball season? Absurd. Never again. Hitting .400 is the most sacred and secure mark in all sports, and will never be done again. Never by a superstar, and never, ever by a .259 lifetime guy like Paul Demeter. It's the last month of the season, the world is watching; and promising 17-year-old journalist, Sylvia Kerrigan, knows if Demeter finishes at .400, some writer will nab the Great Story. Sylvia aims to be that writer. She is young but not a kid. She wa...

"Here is something natural, a supplement that appears to be safe and is helping many people. Why shouldn't you be one of them?"-William Regelson, M.D., co-author of The Melatonin MiracleMSM, or methylsulfonylmethane, is the first safe, natural, side-effect-free remedy for many types of pain and inflammatory conditions. In this authoritative look at MSM, Drs. Stanley Jacob and Ronald Lawrence reveal how to tap into ...

StoryHack brings you another issue filled to the brim with furious action and astounding adventure. Here's what to expect in this issue:The Last Word by H. A. TitusIt's all in an evening's work when the owner of a speakeasy asks Owan Craig, half-fae private eye, to deal with a little problem. Trouble is, that problem is attached to fae mobsters--just the sort of folks Owan likes to avoid.The Singer's Tale by Jon Molliso...

The environmental field and its regulations have evolved significantly since Congress passed the first environmental law in 1970, and the Environmental Law Handbook, published just three years later, has been indispensable to students and professionals ever since. The authors provide clear and accessible explanations, expert legal insight into new and evolving regulations, and reliable compliance and management guidance.The Environmental Law Handbook continues to provide individual...